Existing relationships opened the door for Rutgers, Big Ten

8:45 PM,
Nov. 20, 2012

Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany speaks about Rutgers' move from the Big East Conference to the Big Ten.

Written by

Jerry Carino
| Commentary

The big announcement was over. The cameras were off. The media members and dignitaries had filtered out.

That's when the Hale Center doors swung open and out came Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany, arguably the most powerful man in college sports. His car idled by the curb with a police escort in front, raring to go.

By Delany's side, helping with his travel bags and seeing him off like a nephew bidding farewell to a favorite uncle, was Rutgers athletics director Tim Pernetti. ...